Bali Hai Restaurant

Name: Bali Hai Restaurant
Address: 2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA, United States, 92106
Telephone: (619) 222-1181
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

5952 Reviews

$31 to $50

Polynesian

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2 people

22 Nov 2024

23:30

Booked 36 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Exotic Pacific dining on an enchanted tiki island.

The Bali Hai Restaurant has been a favorite in San Diego for over fifty years. Our spectacular views of the San Diego bay and the downtown skyline make us the perfect location for any special event. Along with our dining room upstairs, our premise possesses three different and versatile private rooms. The flexibility of multiple private facilities allows us to accommodate any type of party. We host weddings, class reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, concerts, memorials, festivals, fundraisers, business meetings, seminars, and corporate events.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Polynesian, Seafood, Hawaiian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:45 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:45 Sun 16:00–20:45
Phone number
(619) 222-1181
Website
http://www.balihairestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Mr. Dion Morales
Catering
Private dining 10 to 30. And 65 to 300.
Private party facilities
Thank you for considering The Bali Hai for your special occasion. The Bali Hai has been a favorite in San Diego for over sixty five years. With spectacular views of San Diego Bay and the city skyline, our South Pacific Room and Hawaiian Village are perfect for wedding receptions.
Private party contact
Jenny Benitez: (844) 449-4428

Location
2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Area
Shelter Island / San Diego Bay
Cross Street
Scott or Rosecrans
Parking details
Lots of free parking. Sorry no valet.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Flash Fried Shishito Peppers
japanese peppers, garlic ponzu, sea salt
Ali'i Tasting
coconut shrimp, bali hai tuna poke, spinach lumpia, beef skewers, bali hai bbq ribs
Coconut Shrimp
ginger lime dipping sauce
Spinach Cream Cheese Lumpia
passion orange guava sweet and sour
Crispy Calamari
sweet garlic chili sauce, thai basil oil, micro cilantro
Beef Skewers
pickled bahn mi salad
Edamame
spicy ponzu or sea salt or garlic or hurricane; vegan & gluten free optional

Aina

Adobo Short Rib
fried potatoes, Japanese steak sauce
14 Oz. Ribeye Steak
mushroom gravy, fried egg; gluten free optional
Korean Fried Chicken
onion, scallion, sesame seeds, sweet sesame-soy sauce
Tamarind Pork Belly
pandan coconut rice, honey tamarind glaze
Mushroom Chicken
pan seared airline chicken breast, mushroom medley, bell peppers, onions, scallions, mo gu sauce
Black Pepper Beef
onions, bell pepper, oyster mushroom, scallion, pepper sauce

Kai

Whole Roasted Fish
coconut melange, stir fried curry vegetables
Crispy Ahi Tuna
furikake rice, spicy pickled cucumber, dynamite sauce; gluten free optional
Seared Salmon
salmon roe, cured salon, barley, kiwi relish, dash beurre blanc
Peanut Shrimp
noodles, bell pepper, onion, snap peas, peanut sauce, nam pal peanuts
14 Oz. Wok Fried Bass
corvina seabass, ponzu, szechuan style vegetables

Sides

Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Steamed White Rice
Black Bean Tofu or Broccoli
Island Macaroni Salad
Chinese Garlic Noodles
Wok'ed or Steamed VegetablesUS$6.00
Thai Brussel Sprouts
w/ chinese sausage
Vegetable Fried Rice or Vegetable Chow Mein

Add to Fried Rice or Chow Mein

Fried Egg
Chicken
Bacon
Kim Chee
Spam
Pineapple
Shrimp

Dessert

Spiced Pear Cheesecake
Speculoos, poached Asian pears, sangria gelee, balsamic reduction
Cannoli Dip
Ricotta, cinnamon, chocolate chips and Cutwater spiced rum
Raspberry Mousse
Goat Cheese, macadamia shortbread
Chocolate Sorbet
Rich dark and delicious!

What 5,952 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
Great for scenic views
San Diego
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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Bali Hai Restaurant offers a "hidden gem" experience in San Diego with "amazing views" and a "taste of Hawaiian food." Guests rave about the "best drinks in the world," especially the strong Mai Tais. The service is praised as "friendly and efficient," making it a must-visit for brunch enthusiasts.

5,952 Reviews

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Kenneth
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Window view was spectacular and the food was awesome! Was my wife’s birthday and had a slice of their cake. Wasn’t overpowering that wanted eat it slowly to savor the taste. Will definitely come again
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Laura
Baltimore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was told we could not have a table at the window because we only booked our reservation one day in advance (that they hold tables at windows for people who reserve a week or more in advance). 3 window tables were vacant the entire time we dined and we were there about 2 hours. Silly policy! The area is full of tourists who most likely do not book reservations so far ahead.
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Jessica
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and service was top notch! We celebrated our 5 year anniversary for brunch and had one of the best tables, right next to the amazing veiw. Kevin N was our sever and he was amazing! He even got us a complimentary dessert to celebrate our anniversary. It's kinda pricey but well worth it for the food, veiws, and service. Highly recommended!
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Victoria
San Diego
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My Husband's Sea bass was excellent. I had the Scallops, they had a grainy texture to them as if they were frozen & not fresh.
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Klaus
San Diego
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great service by Nancy; unfortunately this visit very loud due to large bday groups; we ll be back
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Cathy
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely dinner we had last night at Bali Hai! We have dined there before but not for a number of years. Everything was perfect. We were seated at a comfortable table next to the window. The view, day and night, is phenomenal. As the sky darkened, the skyline lights came to life and played and danced against the water below. There was a fireworks display on the horizon adding to the ambiance. We had a couple of lovely cocktails and then enjoyed the Poke appetizer, which absolutely melted in our mouths. A couple more cocktails and on to our entrees. My husband chose the Honey Cashew Shrimp. I enjoyed the Crispy Ahi. Both entrees were delicious! We sat and ate and drank ant talked. We enjoyed the scenery and the live music. We ended the evening with coffee and more conversation. A lovely evening with the love of my life. Our waiter’s name was Aaron. He was wonderful. He was knowledgeable of the cocktail menu and able to make great suggestions. He also was very helpful with the food options. I have an onion intolerance and he was able to have the Poke made without onions. I really appreciated it. Aaron was attentive without hovering. He was kind and professional. We really enjoyed meeting him. What an asset he is to Bali Hai! All in all it was a perfect evening. Bali Hai is one of our most favorite restaurants. We can’t wait for our next visit to San Diego so we can spend an evening at Bali Hai again!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. Love the food and drinks
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LUPITA
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience. First time being there .. The food was great . The restaurant has a gorgeous view..
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JRXIX
San Diego
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Incredible view of San Diego harbor and downtown skyline tempered by cold food and barely-adequate service. My two sons and I enjoy having brunch at different places throughout San Diego and after many years of doing so I have to say this was one of the worst. I don’t mind spending a little to enjoy these moments with my grown sons who travel the world with me and have experienced a wide variety of cultures, but at $65 per person for an inadequately maintained buffet that was cold (where at least warm would have been nice) and a little nasty, needless to say we were disappointed. Happy hour? Maybe. Dinner by menu? Last resort. Brunch? NEVER AGAIN!!!
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Mathieu
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful birthday dinner. Everything was enjoyable. The service was great and the food and strong rum cocktails excellent.
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Bali Hai Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 5952 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

22 Nov 2024

23:30

Booked 36 times today

2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Scott or Rosecrans
Area
Shelter Island / San Diego Bay
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:45 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:45 Sun 16:00–20:45
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Polynesian, Seafood, Hawaiian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Lots of free parking. Sorry no valet.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mr. Dion Morales
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.balihairestaurant.com/
Phone number
(619) 222-1181
Catering
Private dining 10 to 30. And 65 to 300.
Private party facilities
Thank you for considering The Bali Hai for your special occasion. The Bali Hai has been a favorite in San Diego for over sixty five years. With spectacular views of San Diego Bay and the city skyline, our South Pacific Room and Hawaiian Village are perfect for wedding receptions.
Private party contact
Jenny Benitez: (844) 449-4428

Bali Hai Restaurant

Make a booking

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Crispy Calamari

Crispy Ahi Tuna

Crab Louis

Raw / Cold

Bali Hai Tuna Poke

Oysters on a Half Shell

Salads

Local Greens Salad

House Caeser Salad

Sesame Garlic Noodle Salad

Pupus

Flash Fried Shishito Peppers

Ali'i Tasting

Coconut Shrimp

Spinach Cream Cheese Lumpia

Crispy Calamari

Beef Skewers

Edamame

Aina

Adobo Short Rib

14 Oz. Ribeye Steak

Korean Fried Chicken

Tamarind Pork Belly

Mushroom Chicken

Black Pepper Beef

Kai

Whole Roasted Fish

Crispy Ahi Tuna

Seared Salmon

Peanut Shrimp

14 Oz. Wok Fried Bass

Sides

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Steamed White Rice

Black Bean Tofu or Broccoli

Island Macaroni Salad

Chinese Garlic Noodles

Wok'ed or Steamed VegetablesUS$6.00

Thai Brussel Sprouts

Vegetable Fried Rice or Vegetable Chow Mein

Add to Fried Rice or Chow Mein

Fried Egg

Chicken

Bacon

Kim Chee

Spam

Pineapple

Shrimp

Dessert

Spiced Pear Cheesecake

Cannoli Dip

Raspberry Mousse

Chocolate Sorbet

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